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Ministry members were invited to an intimate and informative studio visit at the home of artists Luke Painter and Faith La Rocque. Each working in an entirely different manner in terms of their chosen media and conceptual concerns, the artists toured The Ministry around their home, discussing their art practices and providing an illuminating perspective of their work.

Read on for more information on how to become a member and to check out photos from the evening.

This past Wednesday, Ministry members were invited to an exclusive preview of acclaimed photographer Dominic Nahr‘s latest exhibition,Fracture, at O’Born Contemporary. Members were given a private tour of the show a day before it opened to the public, accompanied by Nahr who answered questions and spoke about his extraordinary career and experiences as an international photojournalist.

On June 18th, members of the Ministry were invited to view American mixed media artist Souther Salazar‘s latest exhibition at Narwhal Art Projects. A tour of the work was led by Salazar himself, followed by a question and answer period that allowed for the members to gain valuable insight into his work. Kristin Weckworth of Narwhal Art Projects was also in attendance to discuss her organization.

Souther Salazar’s “You and Me (and the Mouse in the Moon) at Narwhal Art Projects runs from June 16-July 15, 2012

The Ministry was a membership-based event series that offered an informative and creative social environment for like-minded professionals to network and explore the enrichment of collecting and supporting the arts. The Ministry hosted 40 events between 2010 and 2012. It is currently on hiatus.